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The Missing States of the United States
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Should the U.S. add some states? HowStuffWorks asks the question.
10 Ways That Xbox 360 Was Superior To PlayStation 3
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Microsoft announced this week that after ten-and-a-half years, they were finally calling it quits on the Xbox 360, at least in terms of manufacturing the console. While the Xbox 360 will continue to be supported - there are still games being released for it, and the system's Xbox Live features are still fully intact - [...] The post 10 Ways That Xbox 360 Was Superior To PlayStation 3 appeared first on Goliath.
How SWAT Teams Work
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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.
Is Chlorine Bleach? How to Use Chlorine-based Cleaning Products
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I recently used chlorine bleach to clean the siding on my house, and I was amazed at how well it worked! What is bleach? How does it remove stains? Is the chlorine in bleach the same as the chlorine in drinking water or in swimming pools? Is chlorine safe to use?
How are the Voyager spacecraft able to transmit radio messages so far?
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The Voyager spacecraft use 23-watt radios. This is higher than the 3 watts a typical cell phone uses, but in the grand scheme of things it is still a low-power transmitter. The key to receiving the signals is therefore not the power of the radio, but a combination of three other things.
Which Scandinavian Country Is Meant for You?
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Head to Northern Europe and you'll find the lands of Scandinavia, where everyone seems happy and friendly. But how do you choose the right country? You let us do it! Grab your fermented fish and get Scandinavian with us!
Avoid the Most Common Passwords With These Security Tips
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In the modern day, people have to try and stay organized with dozens, maybe even hundreds, of online accounts. As a result, they may fall back using easy-to-guess passwords out of a misguided sense of convenience, or using the same password across multiple sites.
How MOAB Works
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When the U.S. Air Force tested the MOAB last year, it tested one of the largest conventional bombs ever built. MOAB stands for Massive Ordnance Air Burst, and it's not for the faint-hearted. Find out how it fits into the U.S. arsenal.
Indica vs. Sativa: How to Distinguish Between Cannabis Plants
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Understanding the major differences between indica vs. sativa strains of marijuana is important for cannabis use due to the different effects they incur on the human body and mind. Although both the indica strain and sativa strain can have medical benefits, they are used for different purposes.
Where Wildfire Prevention Impacts People and Climate Most
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The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation's escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts and controlled burns.